MARBLES

Well, being a bit of a skeptic, and not wanting to shell out 50 bucks for something that had the possibility of being quite a disappointment, I didn't get Marbles until just now. One of my best friends (who doesn't really like h Marillion much) surprised me and gave me the money to buy it for my birthday. WHAT A GREAT GIFT!!!!!!!!!!! From the first listen of the double (the only way to get this!) I was hooked. I mean, there's some stuff that is a bit poppy, but not anything that is not "true to itself" for Marillion. And if you didn't get the double, you have missed the highlight of the h career IMHO - the near 18 minute long Ocean Cloud. This isn't good just because it's long, as we've all set through lengthy things that should appeal to us but don't, but it's overwhelmingly beautiful because through its multi sections, IT NEEDS TO EXIST.

If you don't have this CD, buy the double version - two variations of it still available as of this date (6/6/06) through their website (Marillion.com) - I can't imagine this fulfilling work of art without Ocean Cloud.

Well done Marillion - there is still hope in this world.